#529: Sapporo Ichiban Japanese Style Noodles Hot & Spicy Chicken Flavored Soup

A new find today at a big Korean supermarket nearby. Been a while since I’ve reviewed anything by Sapporo Ichiban. What’s interesting too is that the packaging proclaims that it’s new! Also on the back it says it’s three servings! Boy, this economy sure is hitting everyone hard! Now instant noodle rationing!

Just one packet as usually found in this brand’s packs.

The powdered seasoning had a funny smell to it; not exactly chicken at all. Almost a dirt-like odor – strange.

Added a couple eggs – pan-scrambled. The noodles are great but again the broth and flavor is really strange – it’s a little spicy but the aftertaste is almost earthy. My wife said it reminded her of cooked asparagus.  Was a real disappointment. 2.0 out of 5.0 stars – surprisingly low for the makers of a top ten variety.

Sapporo Ichiban commercials from the 80’s.

Hot dog eating contest

#333: Nissin Big Cup Noodles Shrimp Flavor Spoonable Noodles & Soup Ramen Noodle Soup

So my lady found this one at a supermarket a couple days ago – we go there all the time so I’m thinking this is extremely new so Check it out!

Bammm look at that big sucker – it looks angry!

So the insane part here is that there is no vegetable contant at all. What’s also insane is that the noodles taste REALLY GOOD uncooked – I mean its like a little thing of potato chips! I’m very curious how they will pan out…

Finished product plus two eggs. Well, not extremely a lot to report here. Broad noodles and flavoring. The eggs made it more interesting… I hate to say it but this is the most boring cup of noodles I’ve ever had! Although the dry or wet eating possibilities are wondrous. I think the uncooked noodles would go awesome on top of some lettuce and chicken and you could make a nice asian sesame salad or something I don’t know… But yeah I’m just trying to save these noodles from the review axe. Maybe it’s because I really like Nissin and always would like to see their stuff really do well. But then again, this is a product geared towards US distribution so it’s a kind of safe bet. So here we go. 2.25 out of 5.0 stars. Yep that’s it. Okay.

So couldn’t find anything bout it but here’s something really cool – better than a decoder ring in your Wheaties.

I drink this like a wino drinks wine. The diet variety. It’s goodness…

 

#227: Quickchow Bihon Guisado Instant Rice Noodles Saute

So I had the pancit canto the other day. Let’s see if these do a bit better…

Powder, seasoned oil, soy sauce? and veggies.

In the bowl awaiting the drained noodles.

The noodles again are very dry. The eggs weren’t going to save this one! Yeah the dryness of the dish is what kills it for me. 1.75 out of 5.0 stars.